Saturday, January 28, 2012

Vented front-brake scoop is now just a cover!


I have now decided that instead of fabricating a brake scoop and fastening it to the fork. It will just simply be a cover over the redundant cush-drive. I was concerned about the possibility of the scoop fouling with the front wheel and causing a front wheel lock up at speed! This means I have to chop the centre out of the enfield brake plate and figure out a way to fasten it to the wheel.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Vented Brake Scoop Part Two




Rather than try and make a brake scoop from scratch, I have photo-mocked up these Lambretta scoops to see how they look and fit. Available from India at about $20 delivered to my door. Should be able to bolt it to the brake plate with some allen-head bolts.















Monday, January 9, 2012

Vented front-brake scoop - Part One






Step 1. Remove unecessary parts from the part (brake shoe pivots).
Step 2. Reem out axle hole to suit KX front axle.
Step 3. Trial fit backing plate to see what else needs doing.

About 5mm needs to be added radially to make it match the diameter of the hub. A spacer needs to be made so the front wheel will also sit centrally in the forks. The brake plate will need to be reemed out further so it will fit correctly.